Scottsdale Fashion Square - Scottsdale, Arizona - Shopping Center

Scottsdale Fashion Square is a shopping center situated at the northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Camelback Road inScottsdale, Arizona. Opening hours are 10am to 9pm Monday to Saturdayand 11am to 6pm on Sundays, although restaurant and department storehours may vary. The mall has approximately 2 million square feet ofretail space, and is among the top 30 largest malls in the country.

The shopping mall is managed by Westcor, which has been in operation since 1969 and has a portfolio of 28 shopping centers, including 11 super-regional centers, three specialty retail centers and 14 urban villages in Arizona. Scottsdale Fashion Square offers more than 225 specialty stores as well as restaurants, entertainment and special events. As the largest shopping destination in the Southwest it originally opened in 1961 and undergone various changes and expansions ever since.

The mall has three floors housing the numerous stores with four in particular dominating the center. Macy's, Dillard's, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus are the largest stores at the mall and can be accessed from levels one and two. Along with the larger stores there are many well known names retailing clothing, jewelery, perfumes and food amongst other things.

On the lower Palm Court floor there are stores such as Brookstone, Crate & Barrel and a gallery called Images of Nature, whilst on level one Champs Sports, Foot Locker, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Nine West and The Body Shop. Level two has stores such as A|X Armani Exchange, Foot Locker, Gap and Quiksilver. There are also a number of carts and kiosks featuring various jewelery vendors, health products and fashion accessories amongst other things.

There are many dining options for visitors ranging from snacks to sit down restaurant meals and are all to be found on all floors. Sweets and treats can be purchased at Godiva Chocolatier, Haagen Dazs, Harry and David, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, See's Candies, Sweet Factory and Wetzel's Pretzels whilst coffee, tea and smoothies can be found at Starbucks. Visitors just wanting a light snack get sandwiches at three shops, but for more substantial offerings there are various restaurants and dining areas offering American, Italian, Mexican, and Asian cuisine.

Children can be kept amused in the play area on the level two or parents can treat them at the Build a Bear Workshop where visitors can create their own stuffed bear or other animal toy. Also on level two is a wellness spa for visitors to unwind and relax. On the lower Palm Court floor is a Harkins 7-Plex Cinema showing the latest film releases.

The Concierge Desk is located in the lower level, Palm Court and services are available during regular center hours. The center features a full-service concierge desk, roving concierge, tourism shopping packages, programs and information, valet parking, as well as taxi and limo services. During the peak tourist season a trolley service connects resorts to downtown Scottsdale and Scottsdale Fashion Square and is free to the general public operating from 11am to 9pm.